cargo

Rust package manager

medium risk

interactive breakdown — edit the command and press Explain

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⚠ Risks & cautions

`cargo install` compiles and runs build.rs scripts from the crate.

What it does

Build and install Rust crates. See the flags and examples below, and run `man cargo` for the full reference.

Examples

cargo build --releaseBuild · explain & risk-check →

cargo install --locked ripgrepInstall a tool · explain & risk-check →

Open the full explainer →More in Packages & Build

Reference text is hand-written and may be incomplete — check man cargo for your version. Test destructive commands on a non-production system first.